As we say hello to December and the holidays, days of warmer weather and swimsuit season are officially over until next year. For the next few months, we'll all be bundled up in sweaters and scarves -- making it the perfect time to get any cosmetic procedures done you've been thinking about. More plastic surgery procedures are performed in the late fall and winter months, and it's no surprise considering the many benefits of having them done now. For moms looking to regain self-confidence, the mommy makeover is the perfect procedure.

Senior citizens aren’t so senior anymore! On National Senior Citizen Day, we’re celebrating the youth of seniors. With cultural changes such as individuals remaining in the workforce longer and staying as active as they did in their 40s, as well as longer life expectancy, there are increasing numbers of cosmetic procedures for men and women in the over 65 age group. Plastic surgery is helping seniors to look as young as they feel.

So you’ve made the decision to have tummy tuck surgery and have spent hours researching the procedure on the Internet. You may even have scheduled a consultation with a plastic surgeon who specializes in tummy tuck surgery to learn more about its amazing, slimming benefits. But despite your excitement surrounding the procedure, you may have read or heard some things about tummy tuck surgery that have left you feeling scared, nervous, or unsure about your decision.

Pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding can take major tolls on a woman’s body, and sometimes lead to pockets of loose, sagging skin that won’t go away or improve with diet and exercise. Your tummy may seem rounder and less taut, while your breasts may have lost volume and appear deflated. No matter the physical changes you’ve been through in becoming a mom, you can restore your shape and figure through a cosmetic procedure known as a mommy makeover.

As you go through life, certain lifestyle habits and events can change the shape and appearance of your breasts. For instance, pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause your breasts to look deflated and/or saggy, as can rapid weight loss and aging. If you’re feeling less youthful and feminine due to the appearance of your breasts, a cosmetic procedure known as breast lift surgery can help rejuvenate and restore that desired look of femininity.

Pregnancy can change your body in many different ways depending on your unique body type and health history; for instance, it can change your breast size and shape, or lead to excess pockets of loose skin. For these reasons, you might want to wait until after you’re done having children before pursuing certain cosmetic procedures that can help you achieve your ideal look. Otherwise, results from surgery can be short-lived, and might not meet your expectations.

If you’re preparing for an upcoming breast augmentation surgery, you probably already know what to expect following your procedure in terms of healing and recovery. For instance, you know that you’ll need compression garments, plenty of rest, and healthy foods to help speed up recovery.